What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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The Center at Rock Creek

4880 Ziegler Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80528 View Map

The Center at Rock Creek is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of The Center at Rock Creek

The Center at Rock Creek places importance on enriching and empowering the lives of its seniors. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitation, management and staff offer its best-in-class service when attending to any need a resident may have. The home helps residents thrive to reach their fullest potential and cultivate holistic wellness. The Center guarantees unparalleled, luxurious care in a hotel-like community.
All residents receive essential services such as concierge, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and linen services, housekeeping. One of its specialties is rehabilitation services, focusing on occupational, speech, and physical; nursing services, focusing on post-hospital care and blood withdrawals; and medical services, with personalized care programs and routine check-ups– among many others.

(970) 223-4376

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 70

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

58.4%

13 days

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 23 days

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$15.0M

Loss

-$182.8K

Proprietary home Partnership

Home revenue

$14,975,226.00

Loss

$-182,806.00

Payroll costs

$5.1M

33.9% of revenue

Other operating costs

$10.1M

Total costs $15.2M

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Centre Avenue Health and Rehab Facility

SNF

Fort Collins

A+

88.9%

$16,759,746.00

$6,629,342.00

39.6%

81.50

5/5

4.3266

5/5

4/5

5/5

Good Samaritan Society – Fort Collins Village

SNF

Fort Collins

A+

BERMINGHAM, ROGER

62.4%

$8,529,930.00

$3,888,336.00

45.6%

55.70

4/5

3.9645

4/5

3/5

Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility

SNF

Fort Collins

100

A+

89.4%

$12,585,186.00

$6,400,310.00

50.9%

88.60

2/5

5.2531

1/5

5/5

Creekside Village Health and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

Fort Collins

120

57.9%

$11,056,451.00

$2,212,155.00

20%

71.30

1/5

2.6251

1/5

4/5

Studio / Semi-Private Rooms

The Center at Rock Creek

SNF

Fort Collins

58.4%

$13,446,996.00

$5,076,962.00

37.8%

Centre Avenue Health and Rehab Facility

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Fort Collins

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65377

Occupancy: 88.9%

Home Revenue: $16,759,746.00

Payroll Costs: $6,629,342.00

Payroll %: 39.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 81.50

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.3266

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Good Samaritan Society – Fort Collins Village

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Fort Collins

Bed Count: 92

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BERMINGHAM, ROGER

CCN: 65227

Occupancy: 62.4%

Home Revenue: $8,529,930.00

Payroll Costs: $3,888,336.00

Payroll %: 45.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 55.70

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.9645

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Fort Collins

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65245

Occupancy: 89.4%

Home Revenue: $12,585,186.00

Payroll Costs: $6,400,310.00

Payroll %: 50.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 88.60

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.2531

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 2

Creekside Village Health and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: AL SNF

Community: Fort Collins

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65221

Occupancy: 57.9%

Home Revenue: $11,056,451.00

Payroll Costs: $2,212,155.00

Payroll %: 20%

Avg Residents/Day: 71.30

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.6251

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 4

Bed Options: Studio / Semi-Private Rooms

The Center at Rock Creek

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Fort Collins

Bed Count: 70

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65423

Occupancy: 58.4%

Home Revenue: $13,446,996.00

Payroll Costs: $5,076,962.00

Payroll %: 37.8%

4880 Ziegler Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80528

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Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Center at Rock Creek based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 58.4% ↓ 10.9pp vs 2022

Net Income -$182,806 ↑ ~$806K vs 2022

Total Payroll $5,777,449 ↓ ~$1.0M vs 2022

Profit Margin -1.4% ↑ 4.7pp vs 2022

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Metric	2017	2018	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	34.2%	55.5%	62.3%	53.8%	69.3%	58.4%
Beds	70	70	70	70	70	70
Net Income	-$3,697,111	$2,108,668	$1,247,695	-$241,228	-$988,997	-$182,806
Gross Revenue	$5,430,198	$13,165,677	$13,089,095	$12,713,531	$16,214,061	$13,446,996
Operating Expenses	$7,350,259	$6,890,182	$10,557,553	$9,779,248	$11,735,003	$10,468,169
Net Patient Revenue	$3,574,922	$8,945,735	$9,974,341	$8,222,719	$10,553,066	$8,757,133
Total Payroll	$3,432,003	$5,219,112	$5,871,492	$5,369,045	$6,812,343	$5,777,449
Profit Margin %	-68.1%	16.0%	9.5%	-1.9%	-6.1%	-1.4%
Medicare %	73.2%	66.8%	43.8%	71.0%	66.4%	52.8%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	26.8%	33.2%	56.2%	29.0%	33.6%	47.2%
Revenue/Day	$612	$631	$578	$598	$596	$587
Cost/Day	$1,259	$486	$612	$711	$662	$701
Avg Length of Stay	28.5 days	29.6 days	32.1 days	27.9 days	23.2 days	13.4 days

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Official government program page

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Official government program page

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.
Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Official government program page

General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Official government program page

General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Official government program page

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:

General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics:
Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Official Program Page

Colorado OAP

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Requirements:

General:
Age 60+, Colorado resident.
Income Limits:
~$1,215/month (individual).
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual).
CO Specifics:
Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.

Official Program Page

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics:
Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Benefits without Contact:

Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.

Official Program Page

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Requirements:

General:
Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics:
Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.

Official Program Page

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

General:
Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
Asset Limits:
Not specified; income-focused.
CO Specifics:
Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits without Contact:

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Official Program Page

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The Center at Rock Creek

The Center at Rock Creek is a Nursing Home in Colorado

The Center at Rock… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

The Center at Rock Creek

The Center at Rock Creek is a Nursing Home in Colorado

The Center at Rock… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:

Benefits without Contact:

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